TBUG 2024 Announcement..VIP Passes On Sale Now
Our 15th anniversary with a 6 day/5 night Cruise to Cozumel & Costa Maya Mexico on Royal Caribbean sailing from Tampa on November 3 and returning on November 8th, 2024
Join us as we celebrate our 15th anniversary with a 6 day/5 night Cruise to Cozumel & Costa Maya Mexico on Royal Caribbean sailing from Tampa on November 3 and returning on November 8th, 2024 (Click Here For Your VIP Pass)
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Come onboard for fun, education and entertainment with these talented ukulele artists:
Peter Moss
 Marni Ward
Jay Nunes
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The Birdwatchers
 Tiki Dave
Greg Gent
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Tom Hood & The Tropical Sons
Your VIP Cruise Pass includes attendance to all workshops, jams, open mics, artist meet & greet, concert and onshore fiesta party. VIP Cruise Passes are only $199 for players and $99 for non player companions (plus cost for your cabin and incidentals on ship). You must purchase your VIP pass before booking your cruise cabin and all cruise reservations must be made with our travel specialist.
ORDER YOUR VIP PASS BEFORE 12/31/23 FOR CHANCE TO WIN A KALA KOA CONCERT UKULELE click links below....
VIP Pass
Companion Pass
TBUS has negotiated and reserved 90 cabins on the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas to accommodate 180 attendees, artists and TBUG Staff. Cabins start at $365 pp interior
Theres so much to see, hear, learn and do at TBUG:
Meet & Greet with The Artists
Cocktail Party & Playalong
Lots of Workshop sessions while at sea
Playalongs with The Artists
A Fun Day in Cozumel Mexico
Talent Show
A Fun Day in Costa Maya Mexico
Ukulele Trivia Night
Artist Concert
Ukulele Opportunity Drawings
Cancellations and refund requests may be made up to 120 days prior to event (less $10 processing fee).
ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR VIP PASS CLICK THIS LINK FOR BOOKING YOUR CABINS WITH CORPORATE CRUISE CONSULTANTS. OUR GROUP CONTRACT REQUIRES ALL BOOKINGS TO BE MADE HERE.. DO NOT BOOK DIRECT WITH RCCL
ORDER YOUR VIP PASS BEFORE 12/31/23 FOR CHANCE TO WIN A KALA KOA CONCERT UKULELE click links below....
VIP Pass
Companion Pass
TBUS has negotiated and reserved 90 cabins on the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas to accommodate 180 attendees, artists and TBUG Staff. Cabins start at $365 pp interior
Theres so much to see, hear, learn and do at TBUG:
Meet & Greet with The Artists
Cocktail Party & Playalong
Lots of Workshop sessions while at sea
Playalongs with The Artists
A Fun Day in Cozumel Mexico
Talent Show
A Fun Day in Costa Maya Mexico
Ukulele Trivia Night
Artist Concert
Ukulele Opportunity Drawings
Cancellations and refund requests may be made up to 120 days prior to event (less $10 processing fee).
ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR VIP PASS CLICK THIS LINK FOR BOOKING YOUR CABINS WITH CORPORATE CRUISE CONSULTANTS. OUR GROUP CONTRACT REQUIRES ALL BOOKINGS TO BE MADE HERE.. DO NOT BOOK DIRECT WITH RCCL
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This is what attendees and artists said about our TBUG 2023 Cruise!!
Aloha Tom!
What a fabulous, well-planned festival! I was SO happy and honored to be part of the very first TBUG Cruise Getaway! Truthfully, Bob and I did not know what to expect and came down ready for anything to happen.
What we did NOT expect was an incredibly prepared group of people who had literally thought of EVERYTHING,
and made it such a pleasure to be a part of. Every venue space, for performances, play Alongs and workshops was spectacular and the ship’s staff was also stellar.
In addition! Y’ALL ARE FUN! I had a blast playing all together and soaking up the great musicianship!
I just wanted to write a personal note and say Mahalo!! Lisa
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Great program and very well executed.
We really enjoyed ourselves.
Many thanks again for all you do JJackie
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Sun music adventure and fine dining aboard the Royal Caribbean boat cruise Tampa, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico for the Tampabayukulelegetaway
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What an amazing four days with friends, old and new on our first cruise for TBUG! I have memories I will cherish always, and love that I got to know some folks better, and met a bunch of new to me people as well! Tom and all the volunteers did a tremendous job making this happen, and I’m so grateful I was part of it!
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It was really special! Great times with friends old and new, plus great presenters, music and learned some new things too. Now need to practice!
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Tom, Thank you for a wonderful TBUG! Can't wait until next year
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TBUG cruise was absolutely amazing! Thank you Tom, Dick, Greg, Jay and all for your exquisite hospitality, ohana and fun! We loved every minute! #webbtigertduo #tbugcruise
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We had a wonderful time. Our group walked away with 3 new ukuleles won in the raffles. How lucky is that? I love my new purple light up banjolele. Matches my purple wrist cast perfectly. Thanks for all of the hard work that went into planning and executing this event.
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The win/win aspect of the TBUS organization is fantastic and motivational.
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Ukulele festivals/cruises are like family reunions where you get to meet all those cousin Ukers, share the good times, and make the memories behind a million smiles to come. Joy Abston
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Alot of good information was presented and was useful to all levels of experience. The artists that presented were very encouraging. They stressed that there isn’t a right or wrong way to play. They showed tips on how to make songs more interesting. The participants were there to play with others and to learn new information. There was no competition as to who was a better player. They made every level of player feel welcome
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WENT TO MY FIRST TBUG IN 2001. HAD NEVER PICKED UP A UKE.. JUST THERE WITH MY WIFE. WENT TO A BEGINNER CLASS AND HAVE NOT PUT THE UKE DOWN. WHEN TBUG DECIDED TO GO WET, I HAD CONCERNS. MY CONCERNS LEFT THE FIRST DAY. TBUS DID A SUPERENDOUS JOB.THANK YOU FOR YOUR USUAL GREAT JOB.. BOB LEE
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Have a great time and strum till you fingers are sore...what a good feeling.
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Singing and strumming, picking and grinning your uke on gently rocking waters. What could be better!
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Great job organizing, great venue, I especially love the camaraderie and making new friends!
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Very creative, special time plus a top grade cruise
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I very much enjoyed the cruise. Dale Anthony
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All the work to make this happen, paid off!
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TBUG is by far THE BEST for organizing and planning the events for ukulele players!
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I give it 5 strums out of 5, and a tremolo.
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Excellent venue and value
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I am very happy to have gone. The ship provided excellent workshop facilities, and it was actually more cost effective in the overall big picture. Gail Reynold
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10 members of the Cresswind Uke Club from Gainesville Georgia came on the 2023 TBUG Sail and Strum Cruise- we all had a big time! Great to spend time with our club mates and the bigger ukulele community, take classes from wonderful professors, play tons of music, make lots of new friends and come home inspired to become better musicians. Thanks TBUG for all the fun. John Kelley
Aloha Tom!
What a fabulous, well-planned festival! I was SO happy and honored to be part of the very first TBUG Cruise Getaway! Truthfully, Bob and I did not know what to expect and came down ready for anything to happen.
What we did NOT expect was an incredibly prepared group of people who had literally thought of EVERYTHING,
and made it such a pleasure to be a part of. Every venue space, for performances, play Alongs and workshops was spectacular and the ship’s staff was also stellar.
In addition! Y’ALL ARE FUN! I had a blast playing all together and soaking up the great musicianship!
I just wanted to write a personal note and say Mahalo!! Lisa
————————--
Great program and very well executed.
We really enjoyed ourselves.
Many thanks again for all you do JJackie
—————————--
Sun music adventure and fine dining aboard the Royal Caribbean boat cruise Tampa, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico for the Tampabayukulelegetaway
____________________
What an amazing four days with friends, old and new on our first cruise for TBUG! I have memories I will cherish always, and love that I got to know some folks better, and met a bunch of new to me people as well! Tom and all the volunteers did a tremendous job making this happen, and I’m so grateful I was part of it!
_____________________
It was really special! Great times with friends old and new, plus great presenters, music and learned some new things too. Now need to practice!
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Tom, Thank you for a wonderful TBUG! Can't wait until next year
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TBUG cruise was absolutely amazing! Thank you Tom, Dick, Greg, Jay and all for your exquisite hospitality, ohana and fun! We loved every minute! #webbtigertduo #tbugcruise
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We had a wonderful time. Our group walked away with 3 new ukuleles won in the raffles. How lucky is that? I love my new purple light up banjolele. Matches my purple wrist cast perfectly. Thanks for all of the hard work that went into planning and executing this event.
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The win/win aspect of the TBUS organization is fantastic and motivational.
---------------------------------------------
Ukulele festivals/cruises are like family reunions where you get to meet all those cousin Ukers, share the good times, and make the memories behind a million smiles to come. Joy Abston
-------------------------------------------------------------
Alot of good information was presented and was useful to all levels of experience. The artists that presented were very encouraging. They stressed that there isn’t a right or wrong way to play. They showed tips on how to make songs more interesting. The participants were there to play with others and to learn new information. There was no competition as to who was a better player. They made every level of player feel welcome
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WENT TO MY FIRST TBUG IN 2001. HAD NEVER PICKED UP A UKE.. JUST THERE WITH MY WIFE. WENT TO A BEGINNER CLASS AND HAVE NOT PUT THE UKE DOWN. WHEN TBUG DECIDED TO GO WET, I HAD CONCERNS. MY CONCERNS LEFT THE FIRST DAY. TBUS DID A SUPERENDOUS JOB.THANK YOU FOR YOUR USUAL GREAT JOB.. BOB LEE
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Have a great time and strum till you fingers are sore...what a good feeling.
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Singing and strumming, picking and grinning your uke on gently rocking waters. What could be better!
--------------------------------------------------------
Great job organizing, great venue, I especially love the camaraderie and making new friends!
------------------------------------------------------------
Very creative, special time plus a top grade cruise
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I very much enjoyed the cruise. Dale Anthony
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All the work to make this happen, paid off!
---------------------------------------------------------------
TBUG is by far THE BEST for organizing and planning the events for ukulele players!
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I give it 5 strums out of 5, and a tremolo.
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Excellent venue and value
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I am very happy to have gone. The ship provided excellent workshop facilities, and it was actually more cost effective in the overall big picture. Gail Reynold
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10 members of the Cresswind Uke Club from Gainesville Georgia came on the 2023 TBUG Sail and Strum Cruise- we all had a big time! Great to spend time with our club mates and the bigger ukulele community, take classes from wonderful professors, play tons of music, make lots of new friends and come home inspired to become better musicians. Thanks TBUG for all the fun. John Kelley
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